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In transition
Southern Virginia is relying on more than Southern charm to drive economic development in the region.
Chemical reaction
Eastman Chemical is investing $40 million to expand its 500,000-square-foot plant in Martinsville.
Picking up speed
After decades of decline in manufacturing and years struggling to recover from the Great Recession, Southwest Virginia’s economic revival made big strides in 2013.
Two for one
A decision by Luxembourg-based Ardagh Group to spend $93.5 million creating a can factory in Roanoke County ranks as one of the largest new investments in Virginia last year.
Fed by food companies
Two of the year’s biggest announcements involved significant expansions by longtime members of Shenandoah Valley’s corporate community.
A ‘great fit’
Shamrock Farms is building a $50 million
dairy manufacturing facility in Augusta County.
Christopher Newport sets $42 million fundraising goal
University already has commitments for $32 million.
Business leaders back private option for Medicaid expansion
Letter addressed to Howell, Saslaw urges them to capture ‘Virginia’s share of federal funds.’
Fulcrum IT Services acquires Forgentum Inc.
Company officials say deal will expand its services in the military health market.
Sentara adds Albemarle Health in North Carolina to its system
Elizabeth City-based health-care provider also has facilities in Kitty Hawk.
Fourth-quarter profit rises at Huntington Ingalls Industries
Diluted earnings per share increases 86 percent to $1.82.
Henrico County shopping center adds 15 new tenants
Short Pump Town Center also plans renovation of many public areas.
